Top Note Performing Arts Academy
Amron Hall, 1515 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
About
Top Note Performing Arts Academy offers activities in writing, directing, improv, building characters, telling stories, singing, dancing, and acting. Program sessions include improv, acting techniques, musical performance, theatre games, rehearsing a show, and work in improv, dance, art, puppetry, masks, sets, and stage makeup.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer programs with 2-week, 4-week, and 1-week session options, meeting Monday–Friday
• Price: Spotlight Intensive $450; Once More with Feeling $800 full day or $650 half day; Summer Splash $300 full day or $200 half day
Top Note Performing Arts Academy started out as a three week summer program and has expanded into a full curriculum. The academy offers ongoing classes, seasonal workshops, performances, and events. Its mission is to provide true educational structure in order to give students skills not only in theatre, but in life, and to provide affordable, unintimidating, accessible creative outlets for a child's imagination and expression. The academy states that success looks different on everyone, and the structure of the shows is designed to give every student a chance to shine and grow. It aims to build confidence and creativity and provide a fun experience through its camps.
The Spotlight Intensive is described as the most student-driven program and culminates in a unique fast paced variety show. Once More with Feeling is described as the most popular summer camp and each year chooses a theme and builds a revue tailored to fit and showcase the unique talents of each student. This year's theme for Once More with Feeling is “Frenemies” and uses songs and scenes from shows like Wicked, Hairspray, Six, Hamilton, and more. Summer Splash offers exploration of multiple fine arts areas in the mornings and foundations of stage makeup in the afternoons.
Unique schedules can be accommodated if notified ahead of time. Internship or student positions are available for 10th–12th graders. Commuter, recruiter, and sibling discounts are available. If cost is an issue, families are encouraged to contact the program, and the child's experience and opportunity are stated as the number one priority. Max capacity for Once More with Feeling is 30 students, with a cap on students 7 and under, and full day students are given priority if there is a wait list. Top Note Performing Arts Academy is bringing the gift of the fine arts to its location in the Northbrook Court Mall.
Last updated May 24, 2026.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer programs with 2-week, 4-week, and 1-week session options, meeting Monday–Friday
• Price: Spotlight Intensive $450; Once More with Feeling $800 full day or $650 half day; Summer Splash $300 full day or $200 half day
Top Note Performing Arts Academy started out as a three week summer program and has expanded into a full curriculum. The academy offers ongoing classes, seasonal workshops, performances, and events. Its mission is to provide true educational structure in order to give students skills not only in theatre, but in life, and to provide affordable, unintimidating, accessible creative outlets for a child's imagination and expression. The academy states that success looks different on everyone, and the structure of the shows is designed to give every student a chance to shine and grow. It aims to build confidence and creativity and provide a fun experience through its camps.
The Spotlight Intensive is described as the most student-driven program and culminates in a unique fast paced variety show. Once More with Feeling is described as the most popular summer camp and each year chooses a theme and builds a revue tailored to fit and showcase the unique talents of each student. This year's theme for Once More with Feeling is “Frenemies” and uses songs and scenes from shows like Wicked, Hairspray, Six, Hamilton, and more. Summer Splash offers exploration of multiple fine arts areas in the mornings and foundations of stage makeup in the afternoons.
Unique schedules can be accommodated if notified ahead of time. Internship or student positions are available for 10th–12th graders. Commuter, recruiter, and sibling discounts are available. If cost is an issue, families are encouraged to contact the program, and the child's experience and opportunity are stated as the number one priority. Max capacity for Once More with Feeling is 30 students, with a cap on students 7 and under, and full day students are given priority if there is a wait list. Top Note Performing Arts Academy is bringing the gift of the fine arts to its location in the Northbrook Court Mall.
Last updated May 24, 2026.
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